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Longtime Peninsula restaurateur Rob Fischer recently expanded his portfolio to downtown San Mateo, opening a second location of fine dining Mexican eatery Reposado. Reposado got its start in Palo Alto in 2009, with the San Mateo location officially opening in February.
Reposado prides itself on offering a diverse range of Mexican cooking, with dishes inspired from many regions of the country such as Oaxaca and the Yucatan Peninsula.
“The food served is what you would expect at family events in Mexico City,” Fischer said.
Expect appetizers such as shrimp empanadas, ceviche huachinango, queso fundido and fried Brussels sprouts with pomegranate chipotle glaze ($15.50-$24). Popular entrees include the crepas con mariscos with shrimp and crab served on handmade blue corn tortillas, pork chop with an al pastor-inspired sauce, and Yucatan classic conchinita pibil ($29.50-$47). All entrees come with housemade tortillas, kept warm in a comal in the kitchen.
Vegetarian entrees include tempura-style tofu in a Baja-style macha cashew crema and chile poblano stuffed with soyrizo, potato and raisins and finished with pipián sauce, traditionally made of seeds and chile.
The new San Mateo restaurant is open for lunch on weekdays, brunch on weekends and dinner daily. Brunch entrees include grilled hangar steak and eggs with fresh tortillas, chilaquiles verdes with chicken tinga or adobo short rib, and French toast dipped in vanilla bean and cinnamon custard ($20-$35).
Reposado, meaning “rested” in Spanish, refers to the amount of time tequila has been aged in oak barrels. As such, guests will find blanco (unaged), reposado (rested), añejo (aged over a year) and extra añejo (aged three years or more) tequila varieties on the menu. For a curated experience, guests can order a tequila or mezcal flight featuring three top shelf selections. In addition, a selection of margaritas with fresh lime juice and blue agave tequila are available, plus a handful of nonalcoholic drinks like the Mucho Loco Tamarindo and Jamaiquita.
Located at Brickline Flats, Fischer took a fresh approach when designing the new Reposado.
“The original location is rustic, and we took the Palo Alto space down to its bones,” Fischer said.
The design of theSan Mateo restaurant is tailored to the nature of a modern, new building. Fischer combined two 2,200-square-feet spaces to create a roomier, 4,400-square-foot restaurant. The space features a black ceiling complemented by abstract chandeliers and ribbed wood panels surrounding the dining area. Situated along B Street and Baldwin Avenue, the space is in close proximity to San Mateo Caltrain station.
Originally from Connecticut, Fischer also operates eateries Palo Alto Creamery, Scratch and British Bankers Club. He is thrilled about collaborating with Bay Area developer Prometheus and contributing to the Peninsula restaurant scene.
“We’re very excited to be part of the growing downtown San Mateo community,” Fischer said.
Reposado, 311 Baldwin Ave., San Mateo; 650-292-1321, Instagram: @reposadorestaurant. Open Monday to Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4-10 p.m. Open Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4-11 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4-11 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4-9:30 p.m.
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